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1 + 1 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
About “1 + 1”
Watch "1 + 1" by Beyoncé in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 69 BPM.
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Lyrics
If I ain’t got noth in’,
I got you.
If I ain’t got some thing, I don’t give a damn
’cause I got it with you.
But I don’t know much a bout al ge bra but I (C)know
one plus one e quals two.
And it’s me
and you,
that’s all we’ll have when the world is through.
’Cause ba by, (G)we ain’t got
noth in’,
we’ve got (C)love.
Dar ling (G)you’ve
got e nough
for the (C)both of us.
So (Am7)come on (C)ba by, (Am7)make (G)love to me.
When my days look low,
(C)pull me in close and don’t let me go.
Make (G)love to me.
When the world’s at war let our (C)love heal us all.
Help me Right now ba by, make (G)love to me, me,
me,
me,
(C)me.
Oh,
oh,
make (G)love to me.
(G)Hey,
I don’t know much a bout guns but I,
I’ve been shot by you.
(G)Hey, and I don’t know when I’m gon’ die but I hope
that I’m gon’ die by you.
(G)Hey,
I don’t know much a bout fight ing
but (C)I, I know I will fight for you.
(G)Hey,
just when I ball up my fist I re al ize
I’m lay ing right next to you.
Ba by (G)we ain’t got
noth in’
but (C)love.
And dar ling (G)you’ve
got e nough
for the (C)both of us.
(Am7)Ooh,
(Am7)make (G)love to me, me,
me,
me,
(C)me.
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (10)
- Can I learn "1 + 1" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "1 + 1" with hands-separate practice in G at 69 BPM.
- What key is "1 + 1" by Beyoncé played in?
- 1 + 1 is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "1 + 1"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "1 + 1" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "1 + 1"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "1 + 1"?
- "1 + 1" was originally performed by Beyoncé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "1 + 1"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Beyoncé can I play here?
- Try "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had", "COUNTDOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "1 + 1"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "1 + 1" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "1 + 1"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "1 + 1" is in the key of G at 69 BPM.
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